The heart is a powerful muscle that gives our animals life. Made up of four chambers, separated by valves, it is responsible for pumping oxygen and blood around the body.  If the structure of the muscle or valves is…

As a cat owner, it's really important to keep an eye on your feline friend's health, and this includes their dental hygiene. If you've noticed one or more of your cat’s teeth aren’t as white and shiny as they used to be,…

We’re all familiar with coronaviruses; COVID-19 in particular. There is also a type of coronavirus that only affects cats, known as FCoV. Worryingly, a new viral strain (FCoV-23) has been identified as the cause of a rec…

Have you ever gone to your vets and wondered what on earth is being talked about? Many veterinary receptionists often note that clients will come out of a consultation with a vet and be confused; seeking out answers from…

Most horse owners will have experience of administering NSAID or anti-inflammatory drugs to their horse at some point. It is rare to find a horse that has not needed pain relief for any number of conditions, such as inju…

All viruses have the potential to impact the health, welfare and survival of those animals they infect. Where a virus causes obvious symptoms, infection may be easy to detect. However, some viruses can cause less obvious…